Joseph and Paula continue their discussion about Adaptive Coping Skills by finishing up the list of tips you can use to reduce anxiety and stress.

Stress and anxiety are part of life. But the good news is that we have the ability to take ownership of our responses and make healthy changes that will benefit us long-term. The important thing is to keep trying healthy coping until you find those strategies that work best for you.

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Resources used to develop this episode:

⁠71 Coping Skills: A List for Adults to Deal with Anxiety & Stress - Happier Human⁠

⁠Coping Skills for Stress and Uncomfortable Emotions (verywellmind.com)⁠

⁠Defense Mechanisms: Definition, Types, Examples, Solutions (verywellmind.com)⁠

⁠Healthy Coping: 24 Mechanisms & Skills For Positive Coping (positivepsychology.com)⁠

Foundation 45 Non-Profit organization with free resources for adults in Texas ⁠Foundation 45⁠